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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.44, 8,292.22 and 3,356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.44, 8,292.22 and 3,356.42 is: 4,631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.44 : 8,292.22 = 3,356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.44/8,292.22 = 3,356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.44x = 8,292.22 × 3,356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.44x = 27,832,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,173.05/6,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.41

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